Dogmatic ADJ inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true

Egregious ADJ outstandingly bad; shocking

Dissipated ADJ of a person or way of life; overindulging in sensual pleasures

Disparage VERB regard or represent as being of little worth

Elucidate VERB make something clear; explain

Torpid ADJ mentally or physically inactive

Tempestuous ADJ characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion

Edifice NOUN a building esp. a large, imposing one

Decorous ADJ in keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained

Eulogium ADJ a speech or piece of writing that praises something or someone highly; typically someone who has just died

Propriety – (n) the state or equality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals

Sagacious – (adj) having o showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd

Voluminous – (adj) occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular

· (of clothing or drapery) loose and ample

· (of writing) very lengthy and full

· (of a writer) producing many books

Arduous – (adj) involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

Alacrity – (n) brisk and cheerful readiness

Languid – (adj) (of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying of having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed